Sri. M A Baby
Minister



Portfolios: General Education, Collegiate Education, Technical Education, Universities except Agricultural University, Entrance Examinations, Literacy Movement, National Cadet Corps, Cultural Affairs, Archives and Archaeology, Museum & Zoos, Kerala State Film Development Corporation.


PROFILE

Son of Shri. P.M.Alexander and Smt.Lilly Alexander, born on April 5, 1954, completed BA degree course in Political Science. Baby could not write the final year examination, and during emergency after having been arrested under DIR and jailed, he abandoned formal education. Baby entered in politics through Kerala Students Federation, the predecessor of Student Federation of India, while Studying at NSS high school Prakkulam. Held many responsible positionsin Student Federation of India, Democratic Youth Federation of India, and CPI (M). Imprisoned and tortured during Emergency. Elected to Rajysabha at the age of 32 and became one of the youngest members of Rajya Sabha.

Achievements


Member in the Preparatory Committee of World Federation of Democratic Youth in the year 1978
Active Participant in the formation of Cuban Solidarity Movement Represented India in the General Assembly of United Nations in the year 1997, Jana Munnetta Yatra which traveled over 500 km by foot. Participated and led many student and youth struggles, including activities against emergency.


Personal Details
 
Date of Birth : April 5, 1954
Birthplace : Prakkulam
Father : P M Alexander
Mother : Lilly Alexander
Education  
Primary and UP School : Prakkulam LP School
High School : NSS High School, Prakkulam
College : SN College, Kollam
Educational Qualifications : Completed BA degree course in Political Science
Extra Curricular Activities : Participated in many Reading, Debates,Essay
  Competitions, elocution Competitions and winner
  of much recognition. Football and Badminton Player
Areas of interest : Reading,
Languages known : Malayalam, English and Hindi (partially)
Wife  : Betty Louis
Son : Ashok Betty Nelson

Office

Room No.208, Second Floor, North Sandwich Block,
Govt. Secretariat, Tthiruvananthapuram 1.
Ph. 0471 - 2327759, 2327561
email: minister-education@kerala.gov.in

Residence

Ushus, Cliff House Compound
Nanthancode, Thiruvananthapuram - 3
Phone: 0471 - 2725671, 2725673

Permanent Address

A 4, AKG Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Phone: 0471-2305731 (o)
0471-2468822 ®
9447163453

 

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